"Rage of Angels" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the New Warriors. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer.
The city is on edge after a racial incident between the police and a suspect in custody! The rising tension in the streets has created a perfect opportunity for the Sons of the Serpent to fan the flames! With help from a mysterious benefactor, the serpents arm themselves with high tech weaponry and head to Brooklyn to wreak havoc! But in New York City's most populated borough, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, check that, the New Warriors challenge the serpents! Can the young super-heroes resist the urge to escalate the violence? Or will the Hate Monger convince them to fight the Sons of the Serpent…and the Avengers? First appearance of the new Hate Monger. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Falcon, Rage, and the Vision. New Warriors Lineup: Firestar, Marvel Boy, Namorita, Night Thrasher, and Silhouette. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled the Sons of the Serpent in Avengers 73 and 74. The letters page includes a fan letter requesting a Marvel/DC crossover team-up between the Avengers and the Justice League. Twelve years later the fan got his wish.)
32 pages Cover price $1.00.
